How safe are Botox and filler parties?

Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, and dermal fillers are all administered by injection — a medical procedure. This should always be done by a medical professional in a medical setting and with proper precautions. If you and your friends want to arrange a “party” at the dermatologist’s office — meaning that you all book appointments at around the same time slot — that would be a safe alternative. Then afterward, you could go celebrate your rejuvenated looks elsewhere. But please don’t ever get Botox or fillers at someone’s home or in an atmosphere that isn’t professional and safe. You get what you pay for and I would hope that you value your face enough to make sure it is treated in the most professional and safe manner possible. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist who is an expert injector for your Botox and fillers.

Chell1967. Thank you for your question.  Botox parties are a poor choice.  A medical grade treatment should be taken seriously in a safe a clean environment. Also if drinking is involved you may not make the best choice for yourself.  The most costly treatment can be the least expensive; when you have to have it fixed.  Just because someone offers Botox does not mean they have the artistic eye and control to give you the best results.

While a 'botox party' can be completely harm free, I generally advise against them for many reasons. A few being that a party should not necessarily be mixed in with medical treatment of any sort. You wouldn't want your decisions to be possibly swayed by alcohol. Prior to getting botox or injectables of any kind, I always recommend a face to face consultation with your provider. You should feel 100% confident and comfortable in the situation and I don't think that would be the case at a 'botox party'.Hope this helps & best of luck!

I would not recommend attending botox parties. in fact  in Ontario they are illegal to perform. A nurse injector needs a medical director in order to order product and to legally perform the procedure.Filler and botox are a medical procedure and you need someone who has the licence and the experience to perform these procedures.

Most, if not all, reputable plastic surgeons do not participate in “Botox parties.”  Despite the fact that everyone from hairdressers to dentists are injecting Botox for cosmetic improvement of wrinkles, most reputable plastic surgeons recognize that these treatments are medical procedures that should be taken seriously.  I recommend that you have the procedure done in a safe and clean environment where a proper consultation can be done.  It is also unwise to mix alcohol with medical procedures. The bottom line is that Botox parties are a bad idea all the way around, which is why the American Society of Plastic Surgeons does not condone these activities.  Best wishes.

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  I think you bring up very valid concerns and would not recommend receiving treatment based on this fact. IF you had a fully trained plastic surgeon administering injections I think your comfort level would be different.  Hope this provides reassurance.

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  I think you made the correct decision not to attend.  Medical treatments should be performed in a professional setting where a provider's attention and focus can solely be focused on you as a patient.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

This is a great question, so thanks for sharing it here. You were right to be wary of attending a BOTOX® party, especially if you couldn’t find any credentials for the provider. Even though injectables are a relatively safe and easy treatment when performed by a certified professional, they can still lead to adverse side effects, not to mention “botched” results. Your best bet is to stick with a board-certified plastic surgeon’s office if you’re thinking about trying BOTOX® or fillers.

This is a very smart question. BOTOX® or filler parties are never a safe choice, especially if you have no idea who the provider is or what his or her credentials are. Good on you for deciding not to go. If you’re interested in injectable wrinkle treatments, find an experienced cosmetic surgeon in your area and schedule an in-office visit.

I’m glad you followed your instincts and turned down the invitation to a Botox and Filler Party. It would not be safe to get injections in a non-medical atmosphere. It’s rare, but complications from cosmetic injections do occur. You and your friends could arrange with a board-certified dermatologist to have your procedures performed in the office — if there aren’t too many of you and your physician is willing. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist for medical procedures such as Botox and hyaluronic-acid filler injections.